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Researchers find efficient way to produce hydrogen fuel from water and light
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have mimicked the process of photosynthesis to produce hydrogen fuel using water and light and that too with high efficiency. In a study published in the Journal…
Britons not drinking enough water, survey finds
Britons are not having enough water with over three quarters of them not drinking the recommended two litres a day, a survey has found. The survey by SodaStream UK involved 1,000 Britons…
Researchers take cue from nature to develop robot that mimics water striders
Water striders are probably one of the most fascinating insects for their ability to ‘walk’ on water and taking a cue from them, an international team of researchers has developed a robot…
Drinking water even when not thirsty? Don’t, researchers say
Hyponatremia – a condition that is a direct result of too much water or sports drinks intake – has become one of the major reason for deaths of marathon runners and experts…
Scientists invent low-cost water splitter to produce clean-burning hydrogen 24×7
In the hunt for a device capable of supplying clean-burning hydrogen fuel, Stanford University scientists have invented a low-cost water splitter that produces both hydrogen and oxygen. The low-voltage, single-catalyst water splitter…
Age-old tenet that water loss hinders a competitor’s performance debunked
It’s not an uncommon sight to see athletes and sports persons gulp down water and energy drinks to re-hydrate themselves and keep their performance levels intact, but a new research has debunked…